Travis King: US soldier who fled to North Korea sentenced for desertion

SummaryTravis King, a US soldier, was sentenced to one year of confinement and a dishonorable discharge for deserting the military. He had previously fled to North Korea while on a tour of the Demilitarized Zone. King was detained in North Korea for two months before being released and returned to the US. He pleaded guilty to several charges including desertion, assault, and disobeying an officer. Although King was released from custody, his legal team believes he will face the consequences of his actions for the rest of his life.The Earl Angle is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit earlcotten.substack.com/subscribe